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3 Common Problems That Can Arise in Your Washing Machine

As always, whenever you work on any electrical appliance, safety should be a top concern. So before troubleshooting or attempting repairs, you should remove the power source to the washer. If your washing machine is not responding when you turn it on then there may be a simple fix.

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3 Common Problems That Can Arise in Your Washing Machine

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  1. 3 Common Problems That Can Arise in 3 Common Problems That Can Arise in Your Washing Machine Your Washing Machine As always, whenever you work on any electrical appliance, safety should be a top As always, whenever you work on any electrical appliance, safety should be a top concern. So before troubleshooting or attempting repairs, you should remove the concern. So before troubleshooting or attempting repairs, you should remove the power source to the washer. If your washing machine is not responding when you turn power source to the washer. If your washing machine is not responding when you turn it on then it on then there may be a simple fix. there may be a simple fix. Several solutions Several solutions can apply, can apply, ranging ranging from from complicated to complicated to simple. It is ideal to take the simple. It is ideal to take the help of a help of a professional for washing machine repairs professional for washing machine repairs in Sydney in Sydney, or wherever you live , or wherever you live,, because they will know exactly how to fix the problem efficiently. Here are some because they will know exactly how to fix the problem efficiently. Here are some common problems that can common problems that can arise in your washing machine: arise in your washing machine:

  2. 1. 1.Washing Machine Won’t Turn On Washing Machine Won’t Turn On If your washing If your washing machine machine doesn’t respond doesn’t respond then then there there can be several reasons to that, can be several reasons to that, but but the place to begin is with the power supply itself. the place to begin is with the power supply itself. Power Power Issue: Issue: When your washing machine is not working then the first thing to check When your washing machine is not working then the first thing to check is if your washing machine is getting power. Using a multimeter check the outlet is if your washing machine is getting power. Using a multimeter check the outlet voltage, if there is no electricity flowing into your machine you will need to check your voltage, if there is no electricity flowing into your machine you will need to check your home electrica home electrical panel to see if any circuit breakers may have been tripped. l panel to see if any circuit breakers may have been tripped. If there is not a tripped breaker then the problem may be with the outlet self. Turn the If there is not a tripped breaker then the problem may be with the outlet self. Turn the breaker off and contact a qualified electrician for replacin breaker off and contact a qualified electrician for replacing the outlet and troubleshoot g the outlet and troubleshoot the cause. the cause. Mo Motor tor:: If the motor of If the motor of your washing machine overheats your washing machine overheats the washer will shut down it to the washer will shut down it to cool before you can start it again. If th cool before you can start it again. If this happens once or twice it may is happens once or twice it may not not be be a a big big

  3. problem, but if your motor frequently overheats it’s necessary to find out what is problem, but if your motor frequently overheats it’s necessary to find out what is cau causing this to happen. sing this to happen. Lid Switch: Lid Switch: Washing machines are designed to stop working when the lid is open. The Washing machines are designed to stop working when the lid is open. The lid switch is a small plastic piece located under the lid and for the switch to activate, lid switch is a small plastic piece located under the lid and for the switch to activate, the lid must be shut. the lid must be shut. Timer Knob Timer Knob:: Some models of washing mac Some models of washing machines require the time knob to line hines require the time knob to line- -up with up with the control panel graphics. If the knob is slightly out of alignment, the washer won’t the control panel graphics. If the knob is slightly out of alignment, the washer won’t run. For checking this, advance the timer run. For checking this, advance the timer and try to restart the washer. and try to restart the washer. 2. 2. Not Draining Properly Not Draining Properly Draining problem can range from Draining problem can range from a a simple simple issue issue as a clog in the drain hose to needing as a clog in the drain hose to needing to replace a pump. to replace a pump. Drain Drain Hose: Many Hose: Many times a clogged drain hose is the reason for your washer not times a clogged drain hose is the reason for your washer not draining properly. Remove the hose and visually inspect it for clogs. draining properly. Remove the hose and visually inspect it for clogs. Dr Drain Pump ain Pump: : If you find that your drain pump is jammed you will need to drain your If you find that your drain pump is jammed you will need to drain your tub then disconnect and inspect the hoses for foreign objects. You should also check tub then disconnect and inspect the hoses for foreign objects. You should also check the pump inlets. And you may need to remove the pump from the washer for getting a the pump inlets. And you may need to remove the pump from the washer for getting a good lo good look. ok. 3. 3. Will Not Spin and/or Agitate Will Not Spin and/or Agitate

  4. There are several things that can prevent your washer from spinning correctly. There are several things that can prevent your washer from spinning correctly. You will You will n need to open the cabinet to troubleshoot the problem. Start with the easy fixes eed to open the cabinet to troubleshoot the problem. Start with the easy fixes first, because sometimes the problem is as simple as the washer being in a sock cycle. first, because sometimes the problem is as simple as the washer being in a sock cycle. Too Large of Loads: Too Large of Loads:A washing machine will become unbalanced if there are too many A washing machine will become unbalanced if there are too many clothes clothes being washed in the same load. An overloaded machine will also not properly being washed in the same load. An overloaded machine will also not properly spin and this can also occur if the clothes are not evenly distributed within the basket. spin and this can also occur if the clothes are not evenly distributed within the basket. Gurgling: Gurgling:A gurgling sound could be an indication something is obstructing the drain A gurgling sound could be an indication something is obstructing the drain line line, but not enough to fully clog the hose. You should remove the blockage for , but not enough to fully clog the hose. You should remove the blockage for preventing it from becoming a full preventing it from becoming a full- -blown clog which will most likely cause a flood. blown clog which will most likely cause a flood. Contact Us Contact Us Call: 1800 044 841 Address: PO BOX H139 Hurlstone Park NSW 2193 Email: info@appliancerepairssydney.com.au Website: www.appliancerepairssydney.com.au

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